It is 'kiku' in Japanese, written: 菊
The chrysanthemum on Japanese weapons has always been an insignia for the EMPEROR OF JAPAN and represents the loyalty that Japanese feel to the Emperor.
The chrysanthemum is the symbol of the Japanese emperor.
Kiku- Chrysanthemum
It is the chrysanthemum.
菊 Kiku
The Japanese Coat of Arms is The Imperial Seal of Japan. The symbol is a Chrysanthemum Seal or Chrysanthemum Flower Seal and is used by members of the Japanese Imperial Family.
Chrysanthemum throne
Yup.
The Chysanthemum is the Japanese national flower.
菊 Kiku
Each Japanese family has a family crest, which is called kamon. Chrysanthemum is the kamon for the Imperial Family. So, it means a lot for the nationalists as it symbolizes Japan itself.
Kiku means chrysanthemum, or to listen.